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Chris McDaniel Anyone use an alarm system while rehabbing?
22 July 2015 | 18 replies

I'm about to start a rehab project and I was wondering what other BPers thoughts and experiences where when it comes to alarm systems? I was thinking about simplisafe alarm system? What are your thoughts and with con...

Gary Dezoysa Putting security bars/doors on a rental in a rougher area?
24 March 2016 | 11 replies

For those of you who landlord in borderline areas or worse, what's your rule of thumb on when to put security metal over your windows and doors? Is it a case of "do it if everyone else does it"? If I wanted to be extr...

Kishore P. First Time Flipper SFR with SOLO 401 K Funds
12 July 2021 | 6 replies

Hello:I have come across an opportunity to finance as a lender with a flip for Single Family Residence (SFR) lake from the property with Solo 401 K.Not sure how? to go about with (a) Due Diligence (B) contract with th...

David Zheng Trespassing vs. Squatter. First Scary Encounter.
18 June 2017 | 25 replies

So long story short. Managing an Airbnb and go to the basement of my multifamily to wash some towels. saw like 30 alcohol cans, pills, powerball tickets everywhere and one of my tenants mattresses on the ground. I gra...

James H. Do you leave the blinds open when advertising a vacant rental?
15 October 2011 | 13 replies

Do you leave the blinds open? Is there any risk of more vandalism if they are open in your experience?

I have finally finished the rehab on my first investment property ever and thought this was interesting: When we...

Chris Weiler Do I need to go through the formal eviction process?
15 December 2011 | 5 replies

Before I start, clearly the best answer would come from an eviction attorney. I will most likely talk to one, but wanted to get some of your opinions before I did that. To make a long story short, we had to take over ...

Jennifer McElliott Criminals as a protected class
21 October 2016 | 9 replies

An updated article for landlords out there on criminals who have served their time becoming a protected class:http://cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/doj-wa...  these are for felonies or misdemeanors other than tr...

Kristen Martin who's home owners insurance covers this?
26 May 2015 | 9 replies

Okay, here's my terrible transaction story: My husband and I listed our house for sale in early March. We immediately found a home we loved and wanted to purchase, so we made an offer, contingent upon the sale of our...

Account Closed In need of advice from Raleigh, NC real estate agent
18 February 2019 | 22 replies

Hello, I am new to investing and have been researching more and more about where to invest. I currently reside in New Jersey and realized because of the market being so high, I’m unable to find good deals. So after lo...

Dan Perrott Indianapolis Landlord Registry now open
21 January 2015 | 10 replies

Just to let landlords in Indianapolis that the Landlord registration is now open.  Here is the text from the Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement.  It is easy to complete.  Just trying to help everyone out....I...